a substance that slows down the brain and body’s functions, reducing alertness and activity levels

a feeling that makes a person self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way

a safe way to place an unconscious person on their side to keep their airway open

Depressants

RSHE (PSHE)

Drugs and their risks

Stimulants

Hallucinogens

Pupils learn which drugs are illegal, understand the effects of stimulants, depressants and hallucinogens, recognise links between drug use and mental health, and develop skills to stay safe. This unit includes includes content on the increased risk of potent synthetic drugs.

Risky substances: What do I need to know about illegal and prescription drugs?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

a substance that slows down the brain and body’s functions

a feeling that makes a person self-conscious & unable to act naturally

a safe way to position an unconscious person

Match the word to the correct definition.

Which of the following is an example of a **legal** depressant?

they lower blood pressure, heart rate and respiration

Which of these describes the effect depressants have on the body?

A depressant that is an example of a Class {{}} drug is cannabis.

If you find someone unconscious and breathing, you should {{}} and ...

Where could someone get reliable help or advice about drugs?

the body’s command system made up of the brain, spinal cord and nerves

when a person's body/mind relies on a drug to feel/function normally

a substance that speeds up the brain and body’s functions

Match the term to its correct definition.

There are legal stimulants, such as {{}} and nicotine.

Which of the following is **not** a characteristic of stimulants?

Cocaine and methamphetamine are examples of {{}} stimulants.

getting a criminal record, spending time in prison

some jobs cannot be accessed if someone has a criminal record

Match the type of risk to the potential consequence(s) associated with it.

give them space for the drugs to wear off

If someone is having a bad reaction to a drug, what should you do?

Depressants

Lesson outcome

Content guidance